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Toonly

An intuitive drag-and-drop animation software for creating engaging whiteboard and explainer videos without complex skills.

Price: Premium

Description
Toonly is an easy-to-use desktop software that allows individuals and businesses to create professional animated explainer videos, whiteboard videos, and marketing videos. With its drag-and-drop interface, users can select from a vast library of characters, props, backgrounds, and sounds, then animate them with simple clicks. The tool is designed for non-animators, marketers, educators, and small business owners who need to produce engaging visual content to explain concepts, promote products, or create educational materials. Toonly stands out by simplifying the animation process, providing a rich asset library, and offering a one-time payment option (often promoted) for lifetime access, making animated video creation accessible and affordable by automating many complex animation tasks.

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How to Use
1.Download and install the Toonly software on your computer.
2.Choose a scene background from the library or upload your own.
3.Drag and drop characters, objects, and text onto the canvas.
4.Add animations to elements with a click, controlling entry and exit effects.
5.Record or upload voiceovers and add background music.
6.Preview your video and export it in various resolutions.
Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Extremely user-friendly for non-animators.
  • Large and growing library of characters, props, and backgrounds.
  • Creates engaging animated explainer videos quickly.
  • One-time payment option (often available) for lifetime access.
  • No internet connection required after initial download for creation.

Cons

  • Lacks advanced animation controls found in professional software.
  • The animation style is specific and might not suit all branding needs.
  • Requires software installation, unlike web-based tools.
Pricing
Toonly often promotes a "lifetime access" model with recurring yearly payments for updates/assets, or a monthly option
Pricing structure can be dynamic
Standard Plan: $39/month (billed annually at $228/year, saving 51%) or $67/month (billed monthly)
Access to 30 characters, 17 character animations, 20 backgrounds, 20 props, 10 royalty-free music tracks, commercial license
Enterprise Plan: $69/month (billed annually at $348/year, saving 58%) or $97/month (billed monthly)
Access to 80 characters, 30 character animations, 100 backgrounds, 100 props, 20 royalty-free music tracks, Toonly Club (new characters/assets monthly), commercial license
No explicit free trial, but they sometimes offer a money-back guarantee period (e.g., 30 days)
Refund policy: 30-day money-back guarantee mentioned.
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